Management Information Systems

7th edition

Technology Topics

Tech Thoughts for 2016 — Content & VDoC

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Those of us born before 1985 have seen the rapid escalation of technology advancement.  The smartphone, that you take for granted in your purse or pocket, provides more access to data to you  now than CEOs and the President of the United States had in 1985.  Electricity reached 90% of US households … [Read more...] about Tech Thoughts for 2016 — Content & VDoC

Technology Disruption Cuts the Razor Blade Strategy

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In business schools, we teach various concepts that are important.  Recently, a former student contacted me about a new venture idea. After listening to him discuss the specifics of the business model, I could not help but think of Porter's Five Forces concepts; specifically supplier/customer … [Read more...] about Technology Disruption Cuts the Razor Blade Strategy

iDisconnect: Where’s the Digital Boundary?

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iDisconnect: Where's the Digital Boundary? by Chris Vigneau, MBA Candidate The Dilemma: Let’s be blunt; people are addicted to their phones, and it’s not a good thing. Consider these terms: iDisorder, workplace telepressure, no-mophobia, mobile addict, digital burnout, technology boundaries, … [Read more...] about iDisconnect: Where’s the Digital Boundary?

One Small Step for Facebook, One Giant Leap for Media Companies’ News Content

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One Small Step for Facebook, One Giant Leap for Media Companies' News Content Facebook Hosting News Sites’ Content is Bad News for News Sites but will be Necessary Given the Power of Facebook Robert Clement, Bryant University, MBA523 I recently read an article titled, “Facebook May Host … [Read more...] about One Small Step for Facebook, One Giant Leap for Media Companies’ News Content

Fatalistic Project Management and Cheap Shoes!

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At the early stages of my career, I never understood the value of buying a high-quality pair of shoes for business attire.  Figuring that "low cost alternative" was the best value. Then, I read the opinion article from ComputerWorld (May, 19, 2014) titled "A Project Staffing Worst Practice" and … [Read more...] about Fatalistic Project Management and Cheap Shoes!

Amazon: Started with Books, Finish with None

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For years, I would always refer to Walmart as the king of retailing.  For those in Rhode Island that remember Ann & Hope, there are a few stories about how Sam Walton pioneered his retail empire after Ann & Hope, a Rhode Island-based retailer.  If you are from the RI and older the 40, you … [Read more...] about Amazon: Started with Books, Finish with None

Project Management: The Fast Lane

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Austin Hatem '14, IT442, Bryant University April 14, 2014 Project management provides an increased focus that systematically accelerates the rate at which projects are completed Project management has too long been conceived as a practice that stymies project completion. Companies worldwide … [Read more...] about Project Management: The Fast Lane

Communication Determines the Outcome of a Project

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Kathy Philangam '14, IT442, Bryant University April 11, 2014 Treat project management communication as if it is with your significant other. Communication is the foundation that upholds our relationships not only in our everyday lives but especially in project management. Anthony Robbins, … [Read more...] about Communication Determines the Outcome of a Project

Don’t Let Scope Creep You off the Road to Success

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Dan Loveland '14, IT442, Bryant University April 7, 2014 Project management has a lot in common with taking a road trip from New York to Los Angeles for a big Hollywood event. While this may seem like a stretch, hear me out. You may be surprised at the similarities. I will use this analogy to … [Read more...] about Don’t Let Scope Creep You off the Road to Success